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Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 82 ratings

Kimberly West

LPCC, 15 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Authentic
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Welcome – You have started the process of finding the right therapist for you, and that’s huge! Reaching out is a big step and can sometimes feel scary. I promise that I will keep your information confidential, keep the room non-judgmental and assure you that I will create a safe place to explore your ideas, beliefs and experiences. Give yourself the gift of healing and health by reaching out today.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will discuss what you hope to accomplish with therapy and your current needs. Together, we will come up with a plan for the best ways to get you there. I provide services using a secure online platform, where you can seek help in the comfort of your own home.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Your healing journey is your own. I use a client centered approach, which allows you autonomy to heal your way. I also use a mind-body approach to healing, by creating a safe space to slow down and connect with yourself, in a way that fosters healing and growth from the inside out. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and use a trauma informed approach that empowers you to set your own goals and manage your progress at your own pace.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist (LMHC Hawaii) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor (LPCC Ohio), with over 15 years in the field, treating adults and teenagers, specializing in Trauma Counseling, Women’s Issues, Parenting Issues, Life Challenges and Severe Mental Illness.

Specialties

Top specialties

Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Other specialties

Life Transitions

I identify as

Asian / Asian American
White
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)

My treatment methods

Brainspotting

Brainspotting is a powerful tool that can help you unpack, release and rewire emotional pain stored in your brain and body. Our nervous system is wired to respond to perceived threats. Brainspotting allows us a safe space to explore these deep emotions, then releases and rewires our nervous system to respond in a healthier way.

Trauma Informed Care

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I use a trauma informed approach that empowers you to set your own goals and manage your progress at your own pace.

Attachment-based

Attachment therapy explores how your childhood experiences might affect your ability to form meaningful bonds as an adult. By creating a safe and secure therapeutic relationship, you will be able to explore your attachment to others.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Hawaii
Ohio

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
Ambetter Health
AvMed
Buckeye Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)
Medicaid - Buckeye Health Plan
Buckeye Health Plan
CareSource - Medicaid
Cash - $120 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 82 ratings

10 ratings with written reviews

July 30, 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Empowering first session where Kim's passion shone through, providing a safe, healing space. She greets you with warmth, confidentiality and non‑judgment, creating room to explore ideas and feelings freely. I left the session feeling heard, stronger, and more confident because she genuinely acknowledged me. im's warmth, compassion, and empowering style were so refreshing that I booked my next session right away.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 1 with Kimberly

July 22, 2025

Very good listener, knows what I’m about to say most of the time. Remembers all the different issues I’m having.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 7 with Kimberly

May 22, 2025

It only allows me to select two on the style but it's worth noting that Kimberly has also been warm, authentic, and open. I feel I can trust her which has been very helpful for me starting this journey again on my own. Her insight has been helpful to my understanding and I appreciate her.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Kimberly